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Steven Jumes

Steven Jumes

Intelligent Criminal Defense Representation that Maximizes the Client's Position
  • Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI ...
  • Texas
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Steve is very disarming in his approach in dealing with people. He is very likable, yet very tenacious. He's also highly experienced and intelligent.
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Biography

Steve Jumes is Certified in Criminal Law by the State of Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2003. Before becoming a defense practitioner, he was supervisor of the Grand Jury Division of the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office as well as specialized in the prosecution of sexual and physical child abuse cases for that office. While working as a a prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney's Office he specialized in Public Integrity prosecutions. Additionally, while working for the United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Texas he handled white collar cases involving tax refund fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, as well as bank robbery, and mail fraud. He also specialized in criminal and civil asset forfeiture in that office.


Since 2013 he began private practice providing criminal and asset forfeiture defense in cases ranging from DWI, murder, healthcare fraud, theft, conspiracy to possess or distribute drugs, and continuous assault of a child. He has been asked to make presentations for the Texas State Bar, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association, and the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association.


He has made numerous television, radio, and print appearances regarding asset forfeiture including the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Dallas Morning News, WFAA -ABC news, KXTX-NBC news, KERA, and McCuistion TV. He also testified before subcommittees of the Texas State House and Senate regarding asset forfeiture.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
DUI & DWI
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Areas
  • Federa Criminal Defense
  • State Criminal Defense
  • Theft Defense
  • Assault Defense
  • Asset Forfeiture
  • Federal Forfeiture
  • State Forfeiture
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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5th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney's Office
Current
Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
Current
Dallas County District Attorney's Office
Current
Managing Partner
The Law Office of Steven Jumes
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Partner
Varghese Summersett
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Education
The University of Texas School of Law
J.D.
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University of Texas - Austin
B.A. | Government
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Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Awards
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director's Award
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Top Attorney
360 West Magazine
Top Attorney
Fort Worth Magazine
Professional Associations
TARRANT COUNTY CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER'S ASSOCIATION
Member
Current
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State Bar of Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Member
Current
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Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Bar Association
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State Bar of Texas  # 00796854
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Recent College Cheating Scandal
The Law Office of Steven Jumes
Speaking Engagements
Expert Testimony, Direct and Cross Examination, Kerville
Kerville State Hospital
Asset Forfeiture in Light of One Lincoln Case
Texas State Bar
Federal Asset Forfeiture, Advance Criminal Law Course, Texas State Bar
Forfeiture, Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations, Tim Curry Justice Center
Civil Forfeiture, Asset Forfeiture Boot Camp
Northern District of Texas
Identifying and Forfeiting Assets in Health Care Fraud Cases, Health Care Strike Force
Asset Seizure and Forfeiture, Dallas, Texas
DEA
Asset Forfeiture, Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Course, San Antonio
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Certifications
Criminal Law
Texas Board Of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Law Office of Steven Jumes
Blog
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Contact & Map
The Law Office of Steven Jumes
5740 Boat Club Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Toll-Free: (817) 756-6000